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    Laugh A Little

    … on monhegan

    When I am in Maine, I live on an island. Without a boat. I don’t even know how to ‘boat’, which is one of... Read More

    Tags: musings, maine, humor, photography, joy, Manana, Monhegan, Monhegan Island

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    Think A Little

    on empty chairs

    It is an odd thing, this sandwich generation thing. The kids are off on their new adventures, and my dictatorship is starting to crumble. I... Read More

    Tags: musings, old yankee man, photography, Grieving, death

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    Laugh A Little

    … on moving considerations

    This season in Maine began earlier, and more hustle-y and bustle-y, than any of my seasons here that I can recall. And it has been... Read More

    Tags: musings, everyday life, maine, empty nest, photography, taking it all in

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    Laugh A Little

    … on the a**hole

    Remember when we had our soft opening at The Village at The Old Southport Inn a couple of weeks ago? I know, I was... Read More

    Tags: musings, comedic writing, comedy, humor, photography, squirrel story, squirrels, squirrels in feeders

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    Laugh A Little

    … on an early morning challenge

    Okay, no. It’s not a selfie. But… When I’m in Maine, I wake up early. No, not kind of early. I’m talking sometimes 4:20 a.m.... Read More

    Tags: musings, comedic writing, comedy, humor, photography, kayaking, kayaking in maine

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    Laugh A Little

    … on a birth

    Shhhh… I know, I didn’t want to gross you out first thing. Some people don’t like pictures of a birth… with all the lady... Read More

    Tags: gardens, maine, humor, photography, gardening in Maine, Maine gardens, rugosa

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    Think A Little

    … on the first return (and having faith)

    The flowers in Maine – from peonies to roses to poppies to I-have-no-idea-what-so-many-are-called… Anyway, all of them. They remind me to have faith. Having no major... Read More

    Tags: musings, everyday life, gardens, maine, photography, gardening, gardening in Maine, Maine gardens

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    Laugh A Little

    … on a new and exciting addition to the inn

    At The Inn*, we are always undertaking new and exciting projects for our residents and guests. The inside of the main building has recently... Read More

    Tags: The Inn and gardens, comedic writing, gardens, maine, comedy, humor, photography, adding height to fence, bird feeders, garden restoration, gardening, gardening in Maine, Maine gardens, squirrels and bird feeders

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    … on ‘oh yah, a renovation!’

    One funny moment after Jack proposed to Mac (and Mac dissolved, pretty much, into a melted snowman puddle (but recovered quickly enough for us... Read More

    Tags: The Inn and gardens, musings, comedic writing, maine, comedy, humor, photography, old house renovation, this old house

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    Cry A Little

    … on a soft morning landing

    The day after Jack’s Crazy Cool and Magical Proposal (totally earned ‘proper title’ status), I woke up super early… like 4:20 a.m. early. It... Read More

    Tags: musings, family, maine, humor, college graduation, photography, high school graduation, proposal, high school sweethearts, love story

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    Laugh A Little

    … on the potential promotion of a half kid (part three)

    When last I left you, I’d picked up the ring and all who knew squealed and May was upon us with long drives and... Read More

    Tags: The Inn and gardens, comedic writing, family, maine, comedy, humor, old house restoration, photography, Love, engagement, barn engagement, barn proposal, proposal, barn decorating, engagement decorating

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    Laugh A Little

    … on the potential promotion of a half kid (part two)

    Okay, I am so sorry I’m late.  And I swear to Gawd that I was not being coy or trying to create dramatic tension (at... Read More

    Tags: The Inn and gardens, comedic writing, family, maine, comedy, humor, photography, just ponderin', engagement, barn engagement, barn proposal, proposal

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Heart Wrinkles

Much better than a hole in your heart, or scars. Heart wrinkles form as you go through life’s tough stuff. Wear them with pride. We’ve earned every one (and I think our hearts are way more beautiful with lots of heart wrinkles).

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